Chapter
21
Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?
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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.
Got it?"
Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.
Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,
Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"
Byron's
n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea
Ray
immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.
The commotion downstairs was hard t
I to ignore.
beautiful women. He'd shower. them
them within days, usually with a hefty breakup
the other patrons
said, sliding into the seat next to Maeve with
eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled smile that could
Marve,
a bit fuzzy from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already eaten, not
bit hungry. How about joining me? I'll make it worth
stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on
"Maybe I wasn't clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced no one could
dollars, I wouldn't have dinner
slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if it
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erupted in laughter. Fred's face immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck,
going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were at Starlight. Byron was sure to be
you? Fred straightened
chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just a heads-up.
that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп. T-I understand. III leave right away." Fred scrambled
"He's gone now. And weren't you just saying she had nothing to do with
His tone was cool and detached.
swirled his drink,
chuckled, not buying it for
hit
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